Cosimo Casoni’s (b.1990, IT) work reflects a deep fascination with the structures that shape both our physical and mental worlds. His artistic practice operates at the intersection of architecture, abstraction, and play, where balance and movement become guiding principles. His background as a skateboarder and climber means that his fascination with structure is not purely architectural but also rooted in his instinctive engagement with space and movement. This has shaped the way he perceives the world around us, approaching painting as a spatial exploration rather than a static act.

His process typically begins with an idea, developed through photography and digital collage, before translating it into paintings. While his compositions are often carefully planned, Casoni embraces improvisation, allowing intuition to guide the outcome.

Casoni’s paintings often explore how everyday environments can transform into mental constructions, places that exist halfway between memory and imagination. Urban structures, such as playgrounds or skateboarding ramps, are reinterpreted through painting as abstract architectures. This dialogue between figuration and abstraction is mirrored in his visual language. Sharp architectural forms coexist with seemingly erratic lines and marks, evoking an exploration of how different energies and materials can hold space together.

Casoni’s Tuscan roots and the dynamism of skate culture both find echoes in his art. The harmony of the landscape meets the restless curiosity of urban exploration. Through this dual lens, his works become mental playgrounds, inviting us into his suspended world.

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